LNRS Public Consultation Begins – 12 May to 22 June 2025
The Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is now live for public consultation following approval from all Supporting Authorities. The consultation will run from 12 May to midnight on 22 June 2025.
Watch our consultation launch video on YouTube
Get Involved
Throughout the six-week consultation, there will be a series of in-person events, online webinars, and drop-in sessions across Cumbria.
- Full event schedule and consultation information
- Weekly Microsoft Teams webinars every Friday morning
- Library and council building drop-in sessions for public Q&A
Please note: Feedback shared at drop-in sessions is informal and will not form part of the official consultation response. All formal responses must be submitted via the online survey.
What the Consultation Includes
The consultation focuses on two core documents:
- Statement of Biodiversity Priorities – A set of written objectives for nature recovery
- Local Habitat Map – A visual tool showing locations for potential habitat enhancement
You are not expected to complete every section of the survey—please focus on those that interest you most.
Strategy Overview
The LNRS is structured into eight habitat and species-themed chapters:
- Overarching
- Woodlands, trees, and scrub
- Moorland, heathland, and montane
- Grasslands and limestone pavement
- Wetland and freshwater
- Coastal and estuarine
- Built environment
- Species recovery
Each chapter identifies threats, opportunities for recovery, long-term visions, and 3–10 year priorities along with potential actions.
Interactive Local Habitat Map
This tool highlights potential measures for habitat restoration or creation, mapped in locations where they are expected to have the greatest benefit.
- Areas outside mapped zones may still be suitable for action
- Some measures are not mapped due to data limitations or universal applicability
- Explore the interactive map
- Read the Local Habitat Map User Guide
Key Documents
Have Your Say
Your views are vital to shaping the future of Cumbria’s natural environment. Please submit your response by completing the citizen survey.
Contact
For enquiries or accessibility support, contact the LNRS team:
cumbria.lnrs@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
